Aaron Gordon vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons and Aaron Gordon that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Aaron Gordon: 2014-15 to 2024-25
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Aaron Gordon 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Aaron Gordon 11 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Aaron Gordon 6 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Aaron Gordon 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 13.6 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 6.2 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 2.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.6 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Gordon 9,757 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Aaron Gordon 4,474 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Aaron Gordon 1,939 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Aaron Gordon 522 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Aaron Gordon 445 John Salmons 239

Total Games Aaron Gordon 720 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Gordon .484 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Aaron Gordon .331 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Gordon .693 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 17.6 (2018) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 7.9 (2018) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 3.7 (2019) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 1.0 (2018) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.8 (2018) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 13.9 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 6.7 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 2.9 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.6 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 0.5 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Aaron Gordon 920 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Aaron Gordon 439 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Aaron Gordon 194 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Aaron Gordon 42 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Aaron Gordon 35 John Salmons 11

Total Games Aaron Gordon 66 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Aaron Gordon .498 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Aaron Gordon .376 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Aaron Gordon .717 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Aaron Gordon 16.2 (2025) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Aaron Gordon 7.6 (2025) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Aaron Gordon 4.4 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Aaron Gordon 1.2 (2019) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Aaron Gordon 1.2 (2022) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)